Blockchain

In what’s described as a rapidly evolving landscape of financial and economic crimes threatening the internal security of the European Union, Europol has applauded the independence and protection offered by blockchain technology. Europol has also raised concerns over the rising criminal activity within decentralized finance (DeFi). Europol Warns of Rising Criminal Activity in DeFi and NFT Space Europol, the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation, recently...

Darewise Entertainment, a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, has partnered with Horizen Labs to launch the first-ever metaverse ecosystem token on the Bitcoin blockchain. This partnership aims to usher in a new era of possibilities for gaming, brands, and real-life experiences within the Bitcoin ecosystem. Bitcoin’s First Metaverse Ecosystem Token Darewise Entertainment, known for its visionary work on the Life Beyond Gaming Metaverse, has announced that it is working closely with...

Citi Securities Services recently hit a groundbreaking milestone by becoming the first digital custodian participant of the BondbloX Bond Exchange network. The partnership, announced via a press statement on Sept. 14, will enable Citi to make bond trading more accessible to a larger part of the investor community. Citi’s Love Affair with Bondblox Launched in 2020, Bondblox Bond Exchange is a platform leveraging distributed ledger technology to make bond investments accessible...

The new Bitcoin-only trust company will combine expertise from BitGo and Swan Bitcoin to drive adoption with minimal exposure. California-based crypto custodian BitGo Inc and Bitcoin services firm Swan are working to create a Bitcoin-only trust company. The new firm will offer customers Bitcoin custody without the risk of exposure to the crypto market. According to an official press release, the new firm will be the first Bitcoin-only trust company. It will combine regulatory compliance...

Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) might provide a lasting solution to the challenge posed by blockchain fragmentation. In a recent development, the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ), one of Australia’s major banks, is taking significant steps toward the launch of its bank-issued stablecoin A$DC. This move follows a successful test transaction conducted using Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol, and it aims to facilitate the simulation of...

If not for anything else, the latest report about clean energy usage could mean a greater move toward the adoption of BTC. A Bloomberg analyst has just reported on the present situation with Bitcoin (BTC) miners as it concerns clean energy usage. In a recent thread on X (formerly Twitter), the analyst, Jamie Coutts said that the percentage of clean energy used for Bitcoin mining has gone past 50%. That is more than 50% of Bitcoin mining now comes from renewable sources. According to...

Bybit’s approach is grounded in cooperation and compliance, seeking to create a harmonious relationship with UK regulators and authorities. Bybit, a prominent crypto exchange remains steadfast in its commitment to stay in the United Kingdom with CEO Ben Zhou reiterating that “leaving the UK is not part of our current strategy”. The New Regulatory Landscape in the UK Crypto has been the subject of intense scrutiny by regulatory authorities around the world. The UK is no exception, and its...

Telegram recently released its self-custodial wallet on The Open Network (TON) blockchain. However, this development has sparked controversy. Following the launch, CertiK, a reputable blockchain security firm, issued a warning about the use of Telegram bot tokens. Certik’s Cautionary Message On Sept. 13, Certik released a cautionary message on social media, advising cryptocurrency enthusiasts to exercise caution when dealing with Telegram bot tokens. Certik’s report...

Rob Nelson – the anchor of Roundtable – recently hosted a discussion with Julio Caceres, the CEO of BRiX Fractional Real Estate, to figure out how real estate can be aided by the growth of blockchain. Real Estate and Blockchain: Future Companions? In the discussion, Caceres discussed what he finds most difficult in trying to implement blockchain into his business and into real estate in general, and what kind of regulatory issues he’s had to deal with. The idea of...

The team behind Bitcoin Ordinals (a new string of non-fungible tokens or NFTs) said in a recent interview they have created a new non-profit organization designed to support further inscriptions and NFT developments on the bitcoin blockchain. Thus far, the team has created roughly 21 million inscriptions. Bitcoin Ordinals Non-Profit Group is Coming While NFTs may not be anything new at this stage, the idea of NFTs being on the bitcoin blockchain is. Up to this...